PM Vishwakarma Scheme
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{{Short description|Welfare scheme}}
{{Infobox project
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| country = India
| primeminister = Narendra Modi
| ministry = MSME
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| launched = {{Start date and age|2023|09|17|df=y}}
| launch_place = Coimbatore{{cite web | title=PM Vishwakarma Scheme launched in Coimbatore | website=The Hindu | date=17 September 2023 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/pm-vishwakarma-scheme-launched-in-coimbatore/article67319081.ece/amp/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17392215020641&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Fcities%2FCoimbatore%2Fpm-vishwakarma-scheme-launched-in-coimbatore%2Farticle67319081.ece | access-date=10 February 2025}}
| current_status = Active
| website ={{URL|https://pmvishwakarma.gov.in}}
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Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana ({{translation|Prime Minister's Artisan Skill Honoring Scheme}}) or simply PM Vishwakarma Scheme{{cite web | title=PM Vishwakarma Scheme is built to strengthen the artisan ecosystem, says Satya Kumar Yadav | website=The Hindu | date=20 September 2024 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/pm-vishwakarma-scheme-is-built-to-strengthen-the-artisan-ecosystem-says-satya-kumar-yadav/article68664587.ece/amp/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17384202836958&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fandhra-pradesh%2Fpm-vishwakarma-scheme-is-built-to-strengthen-the-artisan-ecosystem-says-satya-kumar-yadav%2Farticle68664587.ece | access-date=1 February 2025}} was launched by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on 17 September 2023 to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools.{{cite web | title=PM Modi to launch PM Vishwakarma scheme on September 17, 2023 | website=The Hindu | date=17 September 2023 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-to-launch-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-on-september-17-2023/article67312083.ece/amp/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17384186038607&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fpm-modi-to-launch-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-on-september-17-2023%2Farticle67312083.ece | access-date=1 February 2025}}{{cite web | last=Keshri | first=Gyanendra | title=PM Modi launches Rs 13,000-crore 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme for traditional workers | website=Deccan Herald | date=17 September 2023 | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/india/pm-modi-launches-rs-13000-crore-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-for-traditional-workers-2689848 | access-date=10 February 2025}}{{cite web | title=What is the Vishwakarma scheme, launched for those engaged in traditional crafts and skills | website=The Indian Express | date=26 June 2024 | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/vishwakarma-scheme-pm-modi-obc-explained-8943783/lite/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17391849742590&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Findianexpress.com%2Farticle%2Fexplained%2Feveryday-explainers%2Fvishwakarma-scheme-pm-modi-obc-explained-8943783%2F | access-date=10 February 2025}}
Overview
It was proposed to support more than 3 million families through the scheme with a budgetary allocation of {{INRConvert|130|b}} between 2023-24 and 2027-28.{{cite web | title=PM Modi ने श्रमिकों के लिए शुरू की 13,000 करोड़ रुपये की पीएम विश्वकर्मा योजना, 30 लाख परिवारों को मिलेगा लाभ | website=Jagran | date=17 September 2023 | url=https://www.jagran.com/news/national-pm-modi-launches-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-of-13000-crore-rupees-for-traditional-workers-23532621.html | language=hi | access-date=4 February 2025}}{{cite web | title=Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families: Centre | website=The Hindu | date=16 August 2023 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cabinet-approves-13000-crore-pm-vishwakarma-scheme/article67201177.ece/amp/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17391933891646&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fcabinet-approves-13000-crore-pm-vishwakarma-scheme%2Farticle67201177.ece%2Famp%2F%23amp_tf%3DFrom%2520%25251%2524s%26aoh%3D17391933891646%26referrer%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com | access-date=10 February 2025}} In the first year of its launch, 2.1 million applications were submitted.{{cite web | last=Porecha | first=Maitri | title=21.15 lakh applications received under PM Vishwakarma Scheme, says Skill Ministry | website=The Hindu | date=10 December 2023 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/2115-lakh-applications-received-under-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-says-skill-ministry/article67624765.ece/amp/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17391947696614&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2F2115-lakh-applications-received-under-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-says-skill-ministry%2Farticle67624765.ece | access-date=10 February 2025}} As of {{date|3 November 2024}}, a total of 25.8 million applications have been submitted, of which 2.37 million applicants have successfully registered after undergoing the required verification process.{{cite web | title=11 lakh artisans upskilled under PM Vishwakarma scheme since 2023 | website=Moneycontrol | date=12 November 2024 | url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/11-lakh-artisans-upskilled-under-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-since-2023-12863904.html/amp?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17391958819863&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.moneycontrol.com%2Fnews%2Findia%2F11-lakh-artisans-upskilled-under-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-since-2023-12863904.html | access-date=10 February 2025}}{{cite web | title=Nearly 26 million applicants for PM Vishwakarma scheme, shows data | website=Business Standard | date=3 November 2024 | url=https://www.business-standard.com/amp/economy/news/vishwakarma-scheme-25-8-mn-apply-1-mn-receive-toolkits-after-verification-124110300469_1.html?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_ct=1739197937348&_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17391979313296&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.business-standard.com%2Feconomy%2Fnews%2Fvishwakarma-scheme-25-8-mn-apply-1-mn-receive-toolkits-after-verification-124110300469_1.html | access-date=10 February 2025}}
In February 2025, the Tamil Nadu government refused to implement the scheme marking it as ineffective.{{cite web | last=Henry | first=Nikhila | title=Decode Politics: Why DMK govt has labelled a Central scheme 'casteist', refused to implement it | website=The Indian Express | date=29 November 2024 | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/dmk-govt-labelled-central-scheme-casteist-9697233/lite/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_ct=1739223292626&_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17392224616606&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Findianexpress.com%2Farticle%2Fpolitical-pulse%2Fdmk-govt-labelled-central-scheme-casteist-9697233%2F | access-date=10 February 2025}} Later, they proposed an inclusive artisan support scheme.{{cite web | last=Nair | first=Shilpa | title=Tamil Nadu won't implement PM Vishwakarma scheme: MK Stalin tells Union Minister | website=India Today | date=28 November 2024 | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/tamil-nadu/story/tamil-nadu-cm-mk-stalin-rejects-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-vows-to-create-inclusive-alternative-2641179-2024-11-27?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_ct=1739223379380&_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17392224616606&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indiatoday.in%2Findia%2Ftamil-nadu%2Fstory%2Ftamil-nadu-cm-mk-stalin-rejects-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-vows-to-create-inclusive-alternative-2641179-2024-11-27 | access-date=10 February 2025}}{{cite web | last=Kumar | first=D. Suresh | title=Watch: Why Tamil Nadu won't implement the PM Vishwakarma Scheme | website=The Hindu | date=28 November 2024 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/videos/watch-why-tamil-nadu-wont-implement-the-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-focus-tamil-nadu/article68924434.ece | access-date=10 February 2025}}
Features
The scheme provides two training levels both with a ₹500 daily stipend. It further supports artisans with up to ₹15,000 in tool kit e-vouchers, and comprehensive marketing assistance from the National Committee for Marketing (NCM), covering all the required documentation.
{{cite web | last=Ray | first=Abeer | title=PM Vishwakarma Yojana: Features, eligibility criteria and more | website=mint | date=16 February 2024 | url=https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/pm-vishwakarma-yojana-pm-vikas-msme-government-scheme-investments-vishwakarma-jayanti/amp-11708079719496.html?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17390851303995&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.livemint.com%2Fmoney%2Fpersonal-finance%2Fpm-vishwakarma-yojana-pm-vikas-msme-government-scheme-investments-vishwakarma-jayanti-11708079719496.html | access-date=9 February 2025}}{{cite web | title=Explained: Vishwakarma scheme, benefits, objectives and eligibility | website=Moneycontrol | date=18 September 2023 | url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/politics/explained-vishwakarma-scheme-benefits-objectives-and-eligibility-11387641.html/amp?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17390906508064&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.moneycontrol.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fexplained-vishwakarma-scheme-benefits-objectives-and-eligibility-11387641.html | access-date=9 February 2025}}{{cite web | title=PM Modi launches Vishwakarma Scheme for traditional artisans and craftspersons, urges people to be 'vocal for local' | website=The Indian Express | date=18 September 2023 | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-modi-launches-vishwakarma-scheme-artisans-craftspersons-8943983/lite/ | access-date=10 February 2025}} Moreover, It offers collateral-free business development loans with an interest rate of 5%.{{cite web | title=PM inaugurates Vishwakarma Scheme, says government is committed to the uplift of the marginalised | website=The Hindu | date=17 September 2023 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-launches-13000-crore-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-for-traditional-workers/article67317937.ece/amp/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17386707851626&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fpm-modi-launches-13000-crore-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-for-traditional-workers%2Farticle67317937.ece | access-date=4 February 2025}}{{cite web | title=Loan for business: How to apply for loan under PM Vishwakarma Yojana; check loan amount, eligibility, application process | website=Business Today | date=5 November 2024 | url=https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/story/loan-for-business-how-to-apply-for-loan-under-pm-vishwakarma-yojana-check-loan-amount-eligibility-application-process-452631-2024-11-05 | access-date=9 February 2025}}
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